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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the most important 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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