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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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