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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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