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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes 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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