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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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