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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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