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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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