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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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