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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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