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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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