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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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