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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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