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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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