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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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