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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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