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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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