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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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