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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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