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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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