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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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