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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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