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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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