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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand these open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about 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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