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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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