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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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