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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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