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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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