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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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