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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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