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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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