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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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