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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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