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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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