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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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