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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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