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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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