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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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