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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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