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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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