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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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