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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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