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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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