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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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