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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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