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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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