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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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