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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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