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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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