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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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