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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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