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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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