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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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