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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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