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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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