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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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