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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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