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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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