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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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