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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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