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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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