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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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