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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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