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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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