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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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