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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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