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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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