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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses 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 numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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