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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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