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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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