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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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