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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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