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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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