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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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