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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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