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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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