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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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