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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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