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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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