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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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