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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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