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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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