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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources