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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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