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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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