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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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