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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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