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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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