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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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