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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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