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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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