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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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