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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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