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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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