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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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