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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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