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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education have provided the means for students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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