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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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