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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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