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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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