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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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