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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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