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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring 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 definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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