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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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