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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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