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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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