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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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