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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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