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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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