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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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