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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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