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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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