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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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