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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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