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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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