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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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