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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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