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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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