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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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