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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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