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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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