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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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