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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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