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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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