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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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