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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. 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 have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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