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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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