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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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