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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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