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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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