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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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