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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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