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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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