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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the 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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