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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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