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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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