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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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