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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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