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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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