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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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