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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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