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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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