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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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