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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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