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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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