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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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