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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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