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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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