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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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