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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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