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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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