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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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