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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines 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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