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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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