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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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