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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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