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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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