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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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