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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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