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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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