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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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