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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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