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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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