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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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