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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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