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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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