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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? 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 innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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