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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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