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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different 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 handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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