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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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