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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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