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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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