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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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