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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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