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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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