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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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