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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)