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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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