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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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