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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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