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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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