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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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