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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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