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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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