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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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