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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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