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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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