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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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