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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major 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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