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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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