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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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