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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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