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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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