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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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