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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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