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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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