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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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