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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively 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 in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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