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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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