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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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