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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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