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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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