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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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