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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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