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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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