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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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