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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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