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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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