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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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