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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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