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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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