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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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