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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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