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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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