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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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