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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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