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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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