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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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