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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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