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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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