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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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