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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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