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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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