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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology enable people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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