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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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