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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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