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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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