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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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