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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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