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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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