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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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