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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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