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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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