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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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