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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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