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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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