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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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