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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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