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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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