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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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