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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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