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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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