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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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