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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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