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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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