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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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