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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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