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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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