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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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