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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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