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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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