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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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