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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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