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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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