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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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