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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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