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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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