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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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