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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key 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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