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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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