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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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