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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education