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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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