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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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