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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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