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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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