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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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