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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? 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 deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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