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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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