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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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