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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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