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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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