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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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