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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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