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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education enable humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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