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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students 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 a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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