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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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