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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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