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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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