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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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