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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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