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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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