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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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