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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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