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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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