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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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