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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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