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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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