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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important 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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