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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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