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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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