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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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