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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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