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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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