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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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