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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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