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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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