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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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