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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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