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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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