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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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