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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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