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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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