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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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