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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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