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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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