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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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