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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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