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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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