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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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