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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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