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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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