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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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