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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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