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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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