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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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