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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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