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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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