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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of 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 variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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