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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important 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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