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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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