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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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