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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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