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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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