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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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