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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)