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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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