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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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