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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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