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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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