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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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