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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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