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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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