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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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