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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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