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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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