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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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