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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different 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 institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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