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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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