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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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