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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are enabling humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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