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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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