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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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