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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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