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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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