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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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