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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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