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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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