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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models 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 institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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