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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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