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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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