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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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