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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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