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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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