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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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