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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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