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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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