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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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