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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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