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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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