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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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