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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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