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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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