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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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