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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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