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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online 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 optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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