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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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