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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure 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 innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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