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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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