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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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