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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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