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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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