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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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