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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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