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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? 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 educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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