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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business 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 we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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