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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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