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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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