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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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