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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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