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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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