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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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