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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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