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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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