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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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