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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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