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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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