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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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