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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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