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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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