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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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