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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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