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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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