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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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