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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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