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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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