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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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