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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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