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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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