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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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