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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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