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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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