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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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