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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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