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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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