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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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