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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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