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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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