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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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