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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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