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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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