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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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