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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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