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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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