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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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