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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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