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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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