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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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