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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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