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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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