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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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