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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators 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 massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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