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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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