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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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