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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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