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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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