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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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