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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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