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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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