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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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