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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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