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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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