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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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