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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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