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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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