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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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