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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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