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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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