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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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