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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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