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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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