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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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