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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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