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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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