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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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