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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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