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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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