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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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