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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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