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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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