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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major 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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