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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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