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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These 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 a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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