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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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