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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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