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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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