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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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