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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the 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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