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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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