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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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