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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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