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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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