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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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