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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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