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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology enable humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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