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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also explores the key 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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