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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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