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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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