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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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