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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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