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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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