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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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