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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major 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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