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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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