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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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