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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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