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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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