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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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