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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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