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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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