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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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