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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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