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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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