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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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