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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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