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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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