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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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