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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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