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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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