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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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