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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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