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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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