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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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