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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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