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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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