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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners 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 teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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