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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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