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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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