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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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