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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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