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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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