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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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