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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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