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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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