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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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