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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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