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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are enabling learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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