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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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