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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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