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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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