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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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