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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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