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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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